Since 1911, the University of Western Australia has helped shape the careers of over 100,000 graduates.
Over the years the University has acquired an international reputation for excellence and enterprise. It is regarded as one of Australia's top research institutions, attracting researchers of world standing across the range of disciplines, with international leaders in many diverse fields.
UWA is proud to rank 72 in the Top 100 of Universities around the world (QS 2023). As one of the world?s elite, research-intensive universities, we are focused on being a trusted source of open and accessible research and driving excellence through world-leading collaboration.
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Research Impact Series
At UWA our world-leading researchers tackle global, national and regional issues to make the world a better place. Discover more about our research impact through our Research Impact Series.
Institute of Advanced Studies
The Institute of Advanced Studies brings researchers from all over the world to The University of Western Australia, with the aim of further enhancing UWA’s global research profile.
Research Highlights 2019
Discover UWA's research highlights of 2019.
For Business
Tap into UWA's world class infrastructure
UWA's infrastructure is available to research institutions and industry. Tap into our facilities and world class expertise for your projects and cutting-edge research. Our infrastructure portfolio is continually developing, some of which is unique in the southern hemisphere.
Partnering with UWA
Opportunities exist for partnering with UWA to research, develop and commercialise new technologies.
Innovations in action
UWA's innovations have been commercialised or are under development with partners around the world.
Industry Engagement
Collaborative projects with industry are important for developing new skills and technologies and sharing knowledge and resources.
Community Engagement
Schools
- Business School
- Conservatorium of Music
- Dental School
- Graduate Research School
- Graduate School of Education
- Law School
- Medical School
- Oceans Graduate School
- School of Allied Health
- School of Biological Sciences
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- School of Design
- School of Earth Sciences
- School of Engineering
- School of Human Sciences
- School of Humanities
- School of Indigenous Studies
- School of Molecular Sciences
- School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing
- School of Population and Global Health
- School of Psychological Science
- School of Social Sciences
- UWA School of Agriculture and Environment

For Staff
Office of Research
Helping UWA researchers produce ground-breaking research and innovation.
Research Impact Toolkit
The Research Impact Toolkit has been created to help you plan and execute an impact strategy for your research.
Research Grants
Research Grants Office can provide support throughout the lifecycle of the funding.
Research Development Advisors
UWA actively identifies and supports research partnerships with industry.
Research Ethics and Integrity
For administration and policy relating to research involving people, or animals and for biological safety.
UWA Consulting and Expert Opinion Services
Expert opinion and witness services and Consulting and Contract Research.
Partnering with UWA
Opportunities exist for partnering with UWA to research, develop and commercialise new technologies